Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Portland, OR
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$41.39/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Portland, OR is $41.39 per hour. This is 65% lower than the Oregon average of $68.47.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Portland, OR compared to State and National Averages
$41.39/hour
Portland, OR
8% lower than the US average.
$68.47/hour
Oregon
35% higher than the US average.
$44.52/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
Salem, Oregon
$43/hour
This is 7% lower than the Portland average of $45.87.
Wichita, Kansas
$39/hour
This is 16% lower than the Portland average of $45.87.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$50/hour
This is 9% higher than the Portland average of $45.87.
What cities in Oregon pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
Portland, Oregon | $46 | $60 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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